Russ Kujan

9.2

2022 vintage. Strong acidity, Raspberry, red fruit, cocoa, leather, and spices. Freshness and terroir on display. Good stuff. Good value. — a month ago

Joaquin Martinez

8.9

Needs more time. The oak shows but its a great wine. — 8 months ago

Cindy Glennon

9.5

Really unique, both enjoyed it. Lighthouse $16 — a year ago

Gillian Sharkey Woods

9.3

Incredible wine. Fruit forward, the best of a chianti mixed with a Cabernet. — 4 years ago

with Patrick

Jonathan Wall

9.3

The Medici's vineyard... they did a good job! Beautiful balance. Nose of flowers. A beam me up Scotty to Tuscany. — 7 years ago

Karin. Bbb

9.2

Nice Sangiovese with lamb well balanced. — 8 years ago

Rebecca Wright

10

This might be my favorite. So good! — 9 years ago

Mark Grammer

9.1

Really well balanced with lots of fruit and a touch of spice on the nose. Wine did well with pasta and paired well with the cheese at the end of the meal. Good finish that seemed to improve after a couple hours of breathing. — 9 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Piaggia Carmignano Riserva 2021
Carmignano DOCG – Tuscany – Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A compelling Tuscan blend composed primarily of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, crafted by Piaggia, one of Carmignano’s benchmark estates, recognized for low yields, concentration, and precision-driven winemaking while preserving regional identity. The 2021 vintage beautifully captures the structured, terroir-focused soul of Carmignano without leaning into excessive ripeness or modern exaggeration.

Aromas & Flavors
Black cherry, ripe plum, dried herbs, tobacco leaf, cedar, earthy undertones, and subtle graphite unfold with remarkable balance and restraint. Dark fruit remains fresh and vibrant rather than jammy, allowing savory and mineral nuances to shine through.

Mouthfeel
Medium+ bodied with elevated tension, polished yet firm tannins, and beautifully integrated acidity. Structured and intentional, carrying both power and elegance through a long, refined finish.

Food Pairings
Excellent with bistecca alla Fiorentina, grilled lamb chops, wild boar ragù, roasted meats, or aged cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano or Parmigiano Reggiano.

Verdict
A serious and historically compelling Tuscan red that feels refreshingly authentic in a world often dominated by overhyped “Super Tuscans.” Piaggia delivers structure, terroir expression, and sophistication without sacrificing regional character. This is Tuscany speaking fluently through discipline and balance rather than sheer opulence.

Did You Know?
Long before the “Super Tuscan” movement emerged, Carmignano producers were already legally blending Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon as far back as the 1700s, after Cabernet vines were introduced to Tuscany under the Medici family. In many ways, Carmignano quietly pioneered the concept centuries earlier.

🍷 Personal Pick
This is exactly the kind of under-the-radar Tuscan wine that rewards drinkers looking beyond prestige labels and chasing authenticity, structure, and historical soul instead. Cheers! — 2 months ago

Wayne Stargardt

9.2

Spicy and pungent with black cherry, licorice. — 2 years ago

with Laura Jean and Deb

Renato Albuquerque

9.1

Um vinho bem intenso! A cor é forte, mas já sem o brilho rubi. O aroma é bem alcóolico e isso se reflete no sabor. Ao beber o sabor é incorpado e forte, sobresaindo a queimação do álcool e um traço de tanino no centro da língua e na mucosa abaixo do lábio. Este vinho pode acompanhar bem um prato mais forte, como um molho fungui ou carne com bastante molho. — 6 years ago

Fred King

9.3

2014
From Allen — 8 years ago

Daniel Wisner

9.2

So much love in this bottle. Apricots, dried up plumbs covered in honey, and just oh so smooth. — 9 years ago

Carey Wong

9.3

Medium bodied and very fruity. Hits the spot — 9 years ago

Paul K

9.2

Coming into its own! — 7 months ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.3

Enjoyed this over the weeks with Coravin. Good but I remember that I liked previous bottles more — 7 months ago

Robert Ahlstrom

9.1

Brownish ruby, medium opacity, noticeable tannins, leather and tobacco with red berries, fun grape varietal — 8 months ago

Neal Ferry

9.0

Dry as Dirt…. — 5 years ago

with TwiLea

Silvia Rossi

9.0

Eccellenze di Toscana 2018 — 8 years ago

Ron R

8.9

The environment always lift the tasting. Strawberries abound. Stellar acidity which frames the wine well. Depth and a touch of texture complete the ensemble. — 9 years ago

with Anne-marie